Senior Accounting Associate, Foundation and Community

A Career with Point72's Foundation and Community Team

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service, leading by example to show the world what giving can do. Working closely with the Foundation, the Office of Inclusion & Community is the engine that drives the philanthropic culture and strong sense of community among the employees of Point72, a global asset management company.

What you'll do

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of private foundations and corporate community programs, including financial reporting, audit coordination, tax support, and account reconciliations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes across multiple private foundations, including preparation and posting of accruals and other journal entries.
• Oversee fundraising and donation receivables, including tracking, recording, and reconciling related activity to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform monthly financial reviews and reporting to validate the integrity of financial information and proper coding across entities.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations on a recurring basis to ensure accuracy across multiple legal entities.
• Support state and federal tax reporting requirements, partnering with external tax preparers as needed.
• Coordinate and support the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing follow-up items.
• Assist with banking relationships and ongoing cash management activities.

What's required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field as well as a master's degree in accounting and/or CPA licensure
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with exposure to nonprofit or private foundation accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and accrual accounting
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing tax filings, including Form 990-PF, Form 990-T, and related state filings
• Experience with general ledger and accounting systems, including Workday Financial Management
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, pivot tables, and complex formulas
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies, and a demonstrated interest in applying them to accounting operations and reporting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities across multiple entities
• Strong relationship and customer management skills, with a resourceful, hands-on approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more